Did you get it right?
The equation is 126 / 9 + 7 x (6 – 3).
The Answer
The correct answer is: 35.
Here is why
- Complete the parentheses first: 6 – 3 = 3.
- Then divide and multiply: 126 / 9 = 14 and 7 x 3 = 21.
- Add the results: 14 + 21 = 35.
Why people miss it
Dividing or multiplying before resolving the parentheses changes the expression being solved.
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